[koun-ter] 
| 1. | in the wrong way; contrary to the right course; in the reverse or opposite direction. |
| 2. | contrary; in opposition (usually prec. by run or go): to run counter to the rules. |
| 3. | opposite; opposed; contrary. |
| 4. | something that is opposite or contrary to something else. |
| 5. | a blow delivered in receiving or parrying another blow, as in boxing. |
| 6. | a statement or action made to refute, oppose, or nullify another statement or action. |
| 7. | Fencing. a circular parry. |
| 8. | a piece of leather or other material inserted between the lining and outside leather of a shoe or boot quarter to keep it stiff. |
| 9. | Nautical. the part of a stern that overhangs and projects aft of the sternpost of a vessel. |
| 10. | Also called void. Typesetting. any part of the face of a type that is less than type-high and is therefore not inked. |
| 11. | Engineering, Building Trades. a truss member subject to stress only under certain partial loadings of the truss. |
| 12. | the part of a horse's breast that lies between the shoulders and under the neck. |
| 13. | to go counter to; oppose; controvert. |
| 14. | to meet or answer (a move, blow, etc.) by another in return. |
| 15. | to make a counter or opposing move. |
| 16. | to give a blow while receiving or parrying one, as in boxing. |
counter count·er (koun'tər)
n.
One that counts, especially an electronic or mechanical device that automatically counts occurrences or repetitions of phenomena or events.
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